The participation of senior officials was aimed at promoting Dubai’s status as the most attractive investment destination in the region as well as highlighting the world-class facilities and services and unmatched logistics matrices that Jafza offers, the statement added.

Jafza has emerged as the preferred business destination for European companies looking to base themselves in the Mena region and has over 1500 companies from the continent based there including 181 German companies like DHL, Danzas, Dorma, Beiersdorf, BASF, Daimler, Hormann, ThyssenKrupp, Beyer and Siemens.

Last year alone, 18 German companies established their base in Jafza including Energy Company Westhaus, building company GHI Formwork and VAG-Armaturen among others.

Adil Al Zarooni said Hannover Messe was the world’s biggest industrial fair and sees established and pioneering companies alike, showcasing the latest in technology and industrial know-how."

"This year’s show was exceptional and the response from the European business community has been very positive with a number of technology companies displaying a keen interest in Dubai and Jafza in particular," he added.-TradeArabia News Service